Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	14 Jun 4:55 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Union NC

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.